Category Archives: Child Custody
Florida’s New Child Custody Law and the Rebuttable Presumption of 50/50 Time Sharing
Florida is ushering in a groundbreaking change in its approach to child custody. Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law a bill centered around the presumption that equal time-sharing is in the child’s best interest. This significant legislation, backed by Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R-Fort Myers) and Sen. Shevrin D. Jones (D-Miami Gardens), has garnered… Read More »
Three Things You Need To Know About Child Custody Matters In Florida
If you are a parent going through a divorce, one of your primary concerns may be how your children will be cared for and supported. Child custody matters are significant in a divorce, but with proper guidance and representation, you can establish a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule that benefits you, the other parent,… Read More »
How Does Domestic Violence Impact Child Custody?
Going through a divorce is an overwhelming and emotional situation to be in, which can be made even more painful if there is domestic violence involved. Domestic violence is a serious offense in Florida and there are options to protect yourself and your family from the abuser having parental rights. At The Law Office… Read More »
What Are The “Best Interests Of The Child?”
The phrase “Best Interests of the Child” is probably the single most important legal standard in any family law proceeding that involves a child. In any custody related matter, “best interests of the child” is the legal standard that is employed by the Judge in practically all determinations that are made concerning the child,… Read More »
Virtual Visitation/Electronic Communication
Upon separation or after a divorce, living separately from your children can be very difficult for both the parent and the child. A partial solution to this unfortunate problem is the use of Virtual Visitation through the wide range of modern technologies that are currently available. While Virtual Visitation is not a perfect substitute… Read More »
UPDATE TO – DO I HAVE TO EXCHANGE MY CHILD FOR TIMESHARING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC?
In an effort to address the uncertainty that arises with shared parenting and timesharing in the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic, courts across Florida have begun to adopt uniform parenting procedures. For instance, effective April 15, 2020, for Family Law Cases in Hillsborough County, the Chief Judge issued Administrative Order s-2020-023, that in part… Read More »
Do I Have to Exchange My Child For Timesharing During the Safer At Home Order?
The number one call that I have received since the Safer at Home Executive Order has gone into effect is… “Do I have to continue to follow my parenting plan schedule and exchange my child for timesharing with my ex-spouse?” Generally speaking, the answer is yes. Normally, parenting plans are drafted with sufficient detail… Read More »